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Dr. Melissa Bush, MD

Dr. Melissa Bush, MD

Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)

Laguna Hills, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bush, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Dr. Melissa Bush, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bush graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed her residency at University of California, Los Angeles. She is a member of the MemorialCare Physician Society. Dr. Bush is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bush’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bush’s office at (949) 452-7199.

    Where did Dr. Bush go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Mount Sinai Medical Center

    • Residency: University of California, Los Angeles

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    What languages does Dr. Bush speak?

    Dr. Bush and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hebrew
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bush typically treat?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bush diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bush. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
    • Antenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Antenatal Malformation Screening
    • Fetal Anomaly Scan
    • Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
    • Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Maternal Screening Follow-up
    • Pregnancy Screening Review

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
    • Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Abnormality
    • Birth Defects
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Congenital Anomaly
    • Fetal Malformation
    • Developmental Abnormality
    • Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    What procedures does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bush typically perform?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bush performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bush. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Chorionic Villus Sampling
    • Diagnostic Amniocentesis
    • Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
    • Amniocentesis (amniotic fluid test)
    • CVS Test
    • Placenta Biopsy
    • Early Pregnancy Genetic Test
    • Amniotic Fluid Test
    • Amnio
    • Prenatal Genetic Testing

    CPT Codes:

    • 59015: Chorionic villus sampling, any method
    • 59000: Amniocentesis; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Cervical Cerclage
    • Cervical Stitch (Vaginal)
    • Vaginal Cerclage during Pregnancy
    • Cervix Strengthening Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 59320: Cerclage of cervix, during pregnancy; vaginal

    Does Dr. Bush accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bush accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 452-7199 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bush accept in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Dr. Bush in Laguna Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bush's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Bush's Primary Practice

    24411 Health Center Dr Ste 300

    Laguna Hills, CA 92653

    (949) 452-7199

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    Dr. Melissa Bush's Practice 2

    2865 Atlantic Ave Ste 110

    Long Beach, CA 90806

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    Dr. Melissa Bush's Practice 3

    1 Hoag Dr Bldg 51

    Newport Beach, CA 92663

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    MemorialCare Physician Society

    Member

    What is Dr. Bush's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bush's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942257373.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bush?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bush

    What is Dr. Melissa Bush's specialty?

    Dr. Bush is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Laguna Hills, CA.

    What does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist do?

    An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies.

    Is Dr. Melissa Bush affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bush is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Melissa Bush accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Bush is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Bush offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bush's office at (949) 452-7199 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Bush?

    Please contact Dr. Bush's office at (949) 452-7199 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bush's office located?

    Dr. Bush's offices are located in Laguna Hills, CA, Long Beach, CA, and Newport Beach, CA.